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Testimonials from Satisfied Clients ~
Career Coaching and Resume Writing
"The discussions with you about my career have been as helpful as the improvements to my resume. I cherish your input."
— VP of Business Development for One of the Largest High Tech Companies in Silicon Valley
"Working with you has been very special to me. I feel lucky to have such an attentive, patient and supportive guide, mentor and coach. You have an ability to really listen - and discover the nuances in a team collaboration throughout a project."
— Information Technology Project Manager ~ User Interface Engineer
"Thank you for everything. I thought a lot about what you said and I have some thoughts on the ideas we discussed. Our discussion really opened up my mind to a more clear-cut direction again."
— VP in Commercial Banking
"I thought to myself, 'What a pleasant and perceptive guy' … intelligent in different ways, at different levels which fit the purpose. And all at once, too. Thanks for giving me a great resume that made the course of my career clear and compelling. I knew this would be a challenge, after accomplishments in different and overlapping areas. You got right to the point on finding the common themes in the resume, and you made an enormous difference. Thank you."
— Project Manager ~ Industrial Engineer, Multimillion Dollar Construction & Software Development
"HAHA – who is that guy? :P looks a lot more impressive than the previous 'emaciated skeleton' of a resume … love your work, David – truly excellent! … I could truly see in the final versions, the thoughtful refining and crafting of word-phrasing and concept-placement into a true work of art… very happy with how it's turned out."
— International Market Analyst ~ Program Developer ~ Project Manager ~ User Interface Engineer
Reported to Multinational CEO in Luxury Products ~ Now Specializing in Energy & Sustainability
"After meeting with you I told my partner about the experience and [my] relief at
the realization that I did not have to continue with where I was, I could do anything I want without that age-old fear....
I never realized self-awareness could be something so powerful."
— Project Manager in Technology
"What I had before was just a collection of facts; now I have a story.
The transformation in the resume is unbelievable, it's really showing me something I wouldn't have even imagined if you hadn't done it.
I also showed the new resume to a couple of people who said that it's really well written. I'm glad I was referred to you."
— Director of Finance, $500 Million Business Unit ~ Multinational Manufacturing Company
"The difference between the two resumes is like the difference between a Nordstrom and a K-Mart. The new version is much more polished and distinguished, and much more impactful. Thanks again David! You are a great wordsmith with patience, tenacity, and polished people skills!"
— Senior Human Resources Staffing Manager
"I really appreciate your work ethics and the time you have spent helping me.
I believe your probing questions to get the resume completed truly prepared me for the interview process."
— VP, Finance
"I got the second interview! And I used everything we went over in the coaching session. I was interviewed by two recruiters, and the 15-minute initial session went an additional 15 minutes. Now I'm meeting with the Vice President, and I just want to review salary negotiation and a few other fine points."
— Marketing ~ Training Administrative Assistant for Large Commercial Bank
"Thank you for getting me through rough waters. You helped me identify my business and personal priorities, and you helped me make key choices, during a lot of difficult changes all going on at once. You made amazingly insightful comments at critical moments when I had several things in front of me. Now my business is doing great all over the country, and my personal life is much happier, too."
— Fashion Accessories Entrepreneur ~ Fashion Photographer
"I really noticed a difference in a recent top-flight interview after just 2 interview coaching sessions. I want to complete the third in the current series and then sign up for three more. You really helped me be a lot more clear and in control of what I needed to say."
— International Marketing and Alliances Executive ~ Winner of Multiple Awards in Team Management
Applies Cross-Cultural Skills to Global Business Development in Information Technology
"Your insight truly helps…."
— Corporate Turnaround Executive (Operations, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain,
Legal, Financial and International Employment Issues
"When it comes to resume writing, you are an artist."
— Director of Advertising Sales and Marketing, Regional Newspaper Group (16 Publications Total)
"Thanks for your diligence in keeping my resume updated with new details. I am very proud of all the career-related documents[and the career coaching relationship] we have created together. I'll keep in touch with future developments."
— COO for Media ~ Direct Mail ~ Art ~ Placement Organizations
"David is a fantastic career coach and resume reviewer. With original ideas, a real eye for detail and an incredible amount of patience and realistic optimism, David is a wonderful person to consult with when considering a career change."
— VP at a Law Firm, Attorney, Senior Counsel
"… your tips have been right-on and extremely useful! You have clarified several key points I need to know on job interviewing and making a transition to my next career level. You're right-on, I do have the skills employers need, but I have to find ways to make it easy for them to know it, too, and you've helped me to accomplish that. Thanks for all the great work!"
— Graphics Designer, Ad Agency Website Developer & bProducer
"I like how you've actually put a lot more information into the resume than I had before, and yet it's more condensed and more concise. It reads really well. My wife is a proofreader and she also used to hire staff, and she likes it a lot as well."
— Top Producing District Sales Manager
"After years of good work in my field, I was in danger of having to leave because of the actions of some one else. It's a tremendous relief to know that my previous supervisor's negative reputation did not burn bridges for my career and income after all. Before I met and worked with you, I felt I was in danger of having to change professions after years of education and hard work. I owe a lot to you in my getting my current position. Couldn't have done it without your resume writing and your insights."
— PhD in Public Health Research and Disease Prevention and Education
"Both job interviews this week went much better today than any time previously. Now I don't have to wonder if there was one question I answered 'wrong' that's going to bounce me from those jobs, and they're both great jobs that I hope will give me a second interview. Your help on the structure of the interview and then practicing with me really made a difference I could feel in each interview."
— Public Relations Executive
"I just want to thank you for all your help and great work. I know that was a little bit of a rush, but you kept your promise and finished on time. I really appreciate all your effort, and it was a pleasure working with you. You are the best!"
— Automotive Industry Researcher ~ Sales Consultant ~ Technician
"This resume is fantastic. Everything looks great. Your work exceeded my expectation. Thanks for all you've done."
— IT Administrator
"THANK YOU so much!! I got it all faxed away just in the nick of time.
You have revolutionized my cover letter world. Seriously. I'll never be the same again.
I can't believe I've been sending the same sucky cover letter for so long … until now! You rock."
— Environmental Educator ~ Ecotourism Leader ~ Program Leader
"Thank you for helping me get back into my field of scientific research. It was difficult coming to this country, and I worked as a retail manager for years just to get acclimated to being in the US. But it wasn't easy explaining the gap of several years to prospective employers. You showed in the resume how my scientific research skills are still relevant. You also helped me understand how to demonstrate that in an interview. Now I am returning to my chosen field."
— PhD in Chemistry and Research
"Dave, thanks for giving me an opportunity to reflect [by filling out the initial resume questionnaire], never really had to. It gave me a chance to think about all that I've really done. I hadn't realize how much I'd accomplished, or even how well I'd been regarded."
— Attorney-at-Law
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